Roman Josi

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Newport News native won an NHL playoff game late Wednesday night.

Seriously.

Chicago Blackhawks backup goaltender Scott Darling, who entered the game with his team trailing Nashville by three goals, made 42 saves without letting any pucks past him. Eventually, the Blackhawks came back and won.

Duncan Keith scored at 7:49 of double overtime as the Blackhawks beat the Predators 4-3.

The Blackhawks finished only two points behind Nashville in the Central Division, and they grabbed home-ice advantage back despite benching Corey Crawford after the first period.

Darling, 26, who had never appeared in an NHL playoff game, prevailed though...

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